Turkish giants Beşiktaş are accelerating their efforts to secure Newcastle United midfielder Joe Willock, with emerging reports confirming that the 27-year-old English player has given his explicit green light to complete a high-profile move to Istanbul.
According to Turkish outlet Fanatik, negotiations between the two clubs have entered a pivotal stage as the Black Eagles look to finalize a marquee signing in central midfield before the current transfer window slams shut.
Valuation Stumbling Blocks & Player’s Push
While personal terms are not expected to pose an obstacle due to the player’s enthusiasm for the project in Turkey, bridging the financial gap between the two clubs remains the final hurdle:
The Magpies have lowered their original asking price and are willing to sanction a deal if an offer reaches €20 million.
The Black Eagles management are standing firm on their financial structure, aiming to cap the total package at €15 million including performance-related add-ons.
Willock has reportedly stepped in, directly asking Newcastle officials to show flexibility and lower their demands to ensure the transfer goes through smoothly.
A Strategic Midfield Priority
Beşiktaş head coach and the board view the former Arsenal product as the ideal dynamic engine for their tactical setup. Known for his ball-carrying capability, box-to-box energy, and goalscoring instinct from midfield, Willock is being targeted to anchor the team’s central spine for both domestic and European campaigns.
With the player actively pushing for the move to Süper Lig, Beşiktaş remain confident that a compromised transfer fee can be reached in the coming days to officially welcome Willock to the Tüpraş Stadium.
